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Transcript of USTC&TBA La Jolla, CA December, 8, 20031 Track Construction & Reconstruction: Asphalt Overlay Issues...
USTC&TBA La Jolla, CA December, 8, 2003
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Track Construction & Reconstruction: Asphalt Overlay Issues vs. Removal & Replacement
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Session Overview
Defining Owner’s Goal & ObjectivesSite Assessment & Design ConsiderationsStructural Overlay / Reconstruction
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Defining Owner’s Goal & Objectives
What is the most critical aspect in this step????SHUT-UP & LISTEN!!!
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Defining Owner’s Goal & Objectives
Track rehabilitation represents a significant investment to the Owner Are their goals short term or long
term What is their budget –
How was it established Budget = Goals?
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Defining Owner’s Goal & Objectives
You now know their budget & goals –address the following to establish the
relationship
Likes/Dislikes of Existing FacilityPerformanceAppearance / PrestigeServiceabilityDecision Makers – Business
Manger or Athletic Director
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Site Assessment / Design Considerations
Historical How was it constructed When was it constructed How has it been maintained Modifications
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Site Assessment / Design Considerations
Geotechnical Define various components Define soil conditions and suitability
Existing Conditions Track Layout / configuration of events Control Points-related to elevation
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Site Assessment / Design Considerations
Existing Conditions (cont.) Control Points-related to structures
Failure Mode Cracking Distortion
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Site Assessment / Design Considerations
Failure Mode (cont.)
Drainage Delamination caused by moisture Define drainage characteristics Subsurface drainage requirements
Climatic Considerations Temperature variations Freeze – thaw cycles Rainfall events
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Structural Overlay or Reconstruction
Overlays are an option if-- Existing layout is satisfactory Track and field guidelines are met Removal of existing synthetic surface Increased elevation is acceptable Existing structure will survive
construction process
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Structural Overlay or Reconstruction
Reconstruction is required if--- Significant modifications to layout is required Existing structure will not survive construction
process
Owner’s Goals Review of life cycle cost benefits
How well has this pavement structure performed Costs associated with rehab options vs. expected life Has life cycle cost objectives been met
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Structural Overlay or Reconstruction
Constructability Issues
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Conclusion
Put your knowledge to work for you!! Stress experience! Talk about successes! Talk about problem projects and how
issues were resolved! Stress your USTC&TBA Involvement! BE PROFESSIONAL!!!
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